Fish. St Mary's, Scilly Isles

October 2021

Wherever I am, I'm all for living off whatever is locally produced or foraged, and if there's a sign for something homemade, I'm sold.  That's why I was a little apprehensive when my friend told me she had booked a tapas restaurant for our first night in the Scilly Isles.  As it turned out, it was a wonderful thing - the fresh from the sea fish I craved with a Spanish twist, and the added bonus of Mediterranean inspired mosaic tables along the beachfront.  What could be better than devouring a large slab of freshly caught flaky hake cooked with white wine, saffron, olives and almonds, whilst the sun warmed my face and boats bobbed on the sparkling turquoise sea mere metres from me?

Other fish offerings include chermoula mackerel, and fried cod balls, and there are plenty of tapas classics, as well as twists on classics, to satisfy both carnivores and alternative diets.  Anchovy stuffed tortilla was another highlight for me.  Initially unsure whether the flavours would work together, I decided it had to be tried, and I'm so glad I did.  The sweetness of the anchovy fillets complement the potato excellently to add a delicious extra flavour dimension.






On the drinks side, there's an extensive cocktail menu, as well as Scilly Ales beer brewed especially for Dibble and Grub.

Find Dibble and Grub along the Porthcressa beachfront.


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